Malama Life

The Nina Simone YT clip :)https://youtu.be/LymNICNvaH8?feature=shared

What is something you refuse to buy?

Work smarter, not harder.Every day, we make around 35,000 decisions—from what to wear to what to eat—and all that decision-making can lead to stress and fatigue. In this video, I'll share minimalist habits that help me simplify daily decisions, reduce stress, and free up mental space for what truly matters.

I'm doing a hard financial reset using principles from Atomic Habits to kickstart my low buy year and focus on intentional spending. If you've struggled with lifestyle inflation and want to reset bad spending habits, I hope you'll do this challege with me. #LowBuyYear #FinancialReset #SpendingHabits #MinimalistBudget #SaveMoney #IntentionalSpending #frugalliving

what is one way you are resetting your life for the new year?

Happy New Year to my podcast listeners

Hi everyone! Just a quick note—I'm not referring to those with ADHD. I'm simply sharing my personal experience and what I've been doing to reclaim my focus. I'm someone who tries to be mindful in my day-to-day, but I still struggle sometimes! These are habits and tips I'm committed to doing for my own sanity :) I hope that it can help you too in a small way. Thanks so much for watching!" The documentary you should watch! Buy Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVfZw_eqJW8&t=1s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/malama-life/support

It was a last-minute decision to temporarily leave 50% of our stuff behind. I just found out that there are forms I can fill out to ship our belongings here without paying a lot of fees which is great news! But all the big stuff like furniture, appliances...etc. we will eventually buy it in Portugal. I wanted share my journey of how I'm purchasing these things mindfully. I hope you enjoy the video :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/malama-life/support

I had to jump on this trend (fashionably late of course!) I created a dopamine menu, full of things that I love and enjoy and I've forgotten how much these activities fulfill me! I'm using this dopamine menu to reset my habits and it has made a big difference in what I do in my downtime. I'm sharing with you some of the things on my "menu" and hopefully it can inspire you to come up with your own. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/malama-life/support

I hope you had a wonderful summer. Thank you guys for being so patient with this one, but it's been a very wild couple of weeks! You'll see why in this video. I hope you enjoy it and come say hi in the comments :) I'll be back to my "normal" schedule, posting every other week. Sending you much love and best wishes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/malama-life/support

ABOUT THE VIDEO I felt so seen and heard when I was reading this book!

I'm sharing with you 7 of my favorite minimalism rules! I didn't create all of these rules, but I use them and love them :) They're simple enough to implement without much effort and make a big difference in keeping my life simple and stress-free. I hope it's helpful for you too. TIMESTAMP 00:00 intro 01:16 buy nice or buy twice 02:24 30 day waiting rule 03:27 one in, one out 04:34 no duplicate rule 05:16 25 minute rule 06:21 90/90 rule 07:18 true cost --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/malama-life/support

The key to romanticizing life is to see the beauty in your own life, instead of trying to make your life aesthetically perfect or comparing it to someone elses' seemingly perfect life. “But if you knew you might not be able to see it again tomorrow, everything would suddenly become special and precious, wouldn't it?” ― Haruki Murakami --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/malama-life/support

TODAY IS MY 4TH YOUTUBE ANNIVERSARY! I didn't know what to expect when starting this channel 4 years ago, but I'm so glad I just went for it. I went back and watched a lot of old videos while making one, and it's so cool to see my minimalism journey progress over the years. Just want to say THANK YOU to you guys for being a part of this journey. It wouldn't be possible without you and your support. Sending you so much love today wherever you are! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/malama-life/support

OK, this is a big subject to tackle, but I wanted to put my spin on this topic. The topic of living in a modern society where everything is outsourced, mass-produced, and tech-driven. Where we have to scan QR codes to look at the menu and we have "avatars" that represent us in the digital world...etc. I'm all for progress in the right direction, but I also don't think we should forget about timeless values. Coming back from a long vacation always puts everything into perspective. Do you guys feel this way too? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/malama-life/support

cheap dopamine vs. real dopamine. What is the real difference?

Our 20s is the decade that's glamorized as the “golden years,” but I think life keeps getting better. I wanted to make a video of the 7 most important lessons I've learned transitioning from my 20s to my 30s to truly level up my life. No matter what decade you're in, I hope that this will be helpful.

What does true wealth mean to you?

This will be a two-part video :) In today's video, I'll be talking about the expenses I eliminated from my life. And then, I'll follow up with how I use that fund to build up my dream life. I hope you guys enjoy it!

There is absolutely nothing wrong with loving trendy items. But endlessly chasing the newest trends can be tiring and quite wasteful. And now, with the microtrends, I can't even keep up anyway. Here are some ways I escaped the trap of social media trends and try my best to be intentional while still being active on social media :) I hope you guys enjoy the video!

This episode was inspired by the book "the comfort crisis." Have you read it?

Happy new year to you guys! thank you so much for the support this year.

what are you leaving behind in 2023?

I recently posted an Instagram reel on "8 signs you are becoming a minimalist" and you guys suggested making a longer video. So, here are 8 additional points I wanted to include! This is obviously something I just noticed in my own life, and it's not a checklist for you to become "minimalist." Let me know if you can relate to any of these points! Happy Thursday!!

when everything feels like it's too much!

Would you try this challenge? If you did it with me, how was your project 333 experience? :)

If you want to see the house, you can watch it on YouTube

What does your skincare look like?

Finding the small joys in my daily life

You guys, thank you so much for checking on me. I'm doing ok. But we are all heartbroken for Maui.

What do you spend your hard-earned money on?

What percentage of your clothes do you actually wear? My capsule wardrobe: https://www.malama-life.com/post/my-33-piece-summer-capsule-wardrobe

We're desperate to convey our own worth, our own value to others. We use objects to tell people just how valuable we are.” Fumio Sasaki, Goodbye, Things

TIMESTAMP 00:00 Intro 01:06 Get clear about what YOU want and why? 02:50 Narrow your focus 04:00 Create a strong support system 04:25 Sponsorship 06:08 Eliminate and simplify based on your values 07:18 Let go of control and expectations

Step1: Get clear about what you want Step 2: Eliminate everything else! (I wish it was this easy) I hope you enjoy this video! Let me know in the comments, what your biggest distraction is at the moment.

My healthy and powerful daily routine

Back in Hawaii. This is a glimpse into my new life.

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” – Maya Angelou

I Left Portugal

“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” - Brené Brown

I have gotten rid of almost everything I own in the past year. Not to exaggerate, but it truly changed my life for the better. Today, I thought I would share with you the things I got rid of to live my best life. Physical things and the mindset I left behind with them. “The most common ego identifications have to do with possessions, the work you do, social status and recognition, knowledge and education, physical appearance, special abilities, relationships, personal and family history, belief systems, and often also political, nationalistic, racial, religious, and other collective identifications. None of these is you.” -Eckhart Tolle

Happy 2023!!!

I think it's natural to want to take things to the extreme to see big changes in our lives. But in my experience, it's been the tiny and subtle adjustments in my lifestyle that made the biggest difference in achieving a minimalist life. I hope you enjoy the video :) By the way, happy holidays to every single one of you! I hope you were able to spend quality time with your loved ones. I am grateful for everything that happened in 2022 and excited to see what 2023 will bring. Take care and stay warm guys ❤️ big hugs

Our society focuses so much on being material rich instead of being life rich. But ever since becoming a minimalist, I've been building a life according to what true wealth means to me. I thought I would share with you 5 of the most important minimalist money habits that have helped me to make this change in life. Enjoy :)

Shopping was my form of escapism. That was until I decided to focus on building a life that I loved. One that felt meaningful to me. I'm sharing with you 5 habits and mindset shifts I made to make this happen! I hope you enjoy :) Happy Friday

To anyone who has ever felt out of place, this one's for you. We all go through the experience of feeling alone, but you're not alone. I think the only way to bridge that gap is by telling our stories, so here is mine. I'll see you guys next week with a new video. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There are so many ways we can simplify our lives, but these 7 tips have been very important for me. I hope that you enjoy the video :) come say hi in the comments! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A little window into my new life :) Thank you guys for being so patient during this transition. I now have an office set up (and a fast internet connection), so I can post more regularly. I hope you enjoy this one and see you next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Life update on our journey to Portugal. I hope you enjoy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app